Ranking the G1 Climax Competitors: Block A

Will Okada make it rain once more or will the Ace live up to his moniker?

#8 Hangman Page

Come the G1, Page won't have anyone but himself to look out for

Despite his bland character work, Adam Page has developed tenfold in the past year in the ring that he is ready for this plum spot. Out of the shadow of Cody, Page can prove his mettle come tournament time.

There's no doubt that like many debutants before him, he won't reach very high up the chain. However, Page will have a mildly stellar run and improve his ring game en route to some great matches and maybe even a few victories.

The smart move made by NJPW has been to keep Page away from current Bullet Club rivals. Here, while he will have to contend with Fale, much of Page's contests will involve bouts against a varied number of new combustible elements. This is a good testing ground for Page's ability to shine in NJPW.

Best Possible Match: vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Night 7

In his big-time matches this year against the likes of Omega and Ibushi, Adam Page proves that he is slowly acquiring the in-ring skills that can make him a mainstay in the New Japan roster. With Group A filled with god tier competitors including Hiroshi Tanahashi who Page is familiar with, there's no doubt Page has another chance to put a spotlight on his skills. Look to the Ace helping with that in a thriller far improved from their Honor United contest.

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Edited by Shruti Sadbhav